13.173. CONTA173 - 3-D 4-Node Surface-to-Surface Contact

Matrix or VectorGeometryShape FunctionsIntegration Points
Stiffness and Stress Stiffness MatricesQuadEquation 11–69, Equation 11–70, and Equation 11–712 x 2
TriangleEquation 11–66, Equation 11–67, and Equation 11–683

13.173.1. Other Applicable Sections

The CONTA173 description is the same as for CONTA174 - 3-D 8-Node Surface-to-Surface Contact except there are no midside nodes.

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